BOLD – Cover Letter Example Blurbs

Tone/Voice:

Professional and informative

NOTE – For this client, “jobseeker” is one word.

Keywords: [job title] cover letter example – Use once in introduction

Example: nutritionist cover letter example (use lower case in running text)

Word Count: 150 to 200 words – (These will be listed at 175 words on the spreadsheet)

Sources:

• Link in URL column of spreadsheet to the cover letter that will accompany your blurb
• **NOTE – if this link does not work, please do not write the blurb and let Cara know so she can remove it from the spreadsheet.

• How to Write a Cover Letter: 31 Tips You Need to Know
• ONET Online (for additional info on your job title if you need it)
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (for additional info on your job title if you need it)

Format:

*Please list the ID # and keyword at the top of the page. There is no actual title.

Introduction

• Start with one to two sentences that express the value of a well-written cover letter.
• Advise the reader to look at our do’s and don’ts and cover letter example for the specific industry.
• Use the keyword once. 

*Note: a PDF of the cover letter for your job title will be posted here and you may refer to it in the introduction and/or your tips.

List of do’s and don’ts

• Write a bulleted list of do’s and don’ts.
  • Include 4 to 6 bullets.
  • Use tips from the list of 31 tips but completely rewrite them to make them original.
  • Rotate through the tips so you don’t use one over in a new blurb until you have used all the others. Mix them up so they are not in the same order as on the tips page. You may want to create an Excel sheet with a list from 1 to 31 and mark off each tip number as you use it to help keep track. You may follow links in the tips to get more ideas, but do not include links in your blurbs.
  • Do not duplicate your own writing from one blurb to the next – everything must be original.
• Please make your do’s and don’ts industry specific. Refer to the cover letter for your industry and tailor your tips to things that letter does or does not do. You may refer to the Onet or BLS sources if you need to, but the cover letter itself should have the information you need.
• Aim for an even number of do’s and don’ts. If you can’t do this, then include more do’s than don’ts.
• Alternate the do’s and don’ts.

 

• Save as ID# – [job title] Cover Letter Example Blurb

Example:

290 – Nutritionist Cover Letter Example Blurb

• Send finished content to [email protected] (all articles in the block should be sent in a single email)
• Put “BOLD – cover letter blurbs” in your subject line.

 

290 – Nutritionist cover letter example

Cover letters aren’t fun, but they are an essential part of the hiring funnel. So if you want to land the interview, you absolutely need a well-written letter. To make sure your document aligns with cover letter writing best practices and truly grabs a hiring leader’s attention, look to our nutritionist cover letter example and accompanying do’s and don’ts for guidance.

• Do begin with an exciting opening line that addresses who you are and what you can do for the organization. See how our example calls himself a “dynamic Nutritionist.”
• Don’t address the letter “To Whom It May Concern.” Instead, do some internet sleuthing to find the hiring manager’s name. If you can’t do this, just address it to the organization in general.
• Do identify the type of work you do in nutrition immediately. Working at a hospital is quite different than a spa.
• Don’t forget to address the job description in your cover letter. That means scanning the job description for skills that you have and duties you’ve completed in the past and integrating these into your cover letter.

1 – accountant cover letter example

If you want a recruiter to take the time to read through your CV or resume, you need to start with an engaging cover letter to highlight your qualifications and skills. Use our accountant cover letter example and practical tips to make sure your cover letter gets the attention you want.

• Do frame your letter in terms of what you could bring to the position, rather than focusing on the benefits the job holds for you.
• Don’t focus too much on your education beyond mentioning any accounting credentials required by the company or state licensing officials.
• Do use metrics whenever possible to indicate how your accounting skills have benefited previous employers.
• Don’t apologize if you don’t meet all the requirements in the job description, such as knowledge of specific financial software; instead, highlight your marketable soft skills and showcase your talent for learning new material.
• Do create a customized cover letter for each company to which you are applying and indicate how your strong accounting skills can support the company’s mission.
• Don’t be so technical in your writing that only another accountant could understand your achievements and skills.

2- Accounting Assistant Cover Letter Example

One of the best ways to make yourself stand out as a promising job candidate is to write a strong cover letter. For some ideas about how to make a great impression within your industry, check out our accounting assistant cover letter example and our list of crucial dos and don’ts.

• Do provide specific examples of the accounting skills you have mastered, as the writer of the example cover letter does. Employers want to know you can responsibly manage financial information.
• Don’t place the spotlight on your education and grades. It is better to focus on your transferable skills and work experience.
• Do mention your enthusiasm for the company’s culture and mission. Note that the candidate in the example cover letter highlights his interest in contributing to one project in particular.
• Don’t forget to use the hiring manager’s name in your salutation. This demonstrates that you did your research about the company and cared enough to customize your letter.
• Do keep your cover letter to one page or less. Hiring managers have a lot of applications to sort through, so they prefer cover letters that pack a lot of punch in few words.

3 – Accounting Clerk Cover Letter Example

It is important to have a strong cover letter when you apply to jobs. This provides you with a way to introduce yourself to the hiring manager and quickly impart some key reasons you are an excellent candidate. For some tips on how to craft an excellent cover letter that improves your chances of landing an interview, read our do’s and don’ts and take a look at our accounting clerk cover letter example.

• Do focus on including additional details that are not in your resume. In our example, the job seeker went into more depth about his work as an intern.
• Don’t get too creative. You can try some different formats, but a basic three to five paragraph letter like our example works well for most situations.
• Do utilize language and style that adheres to the brand’s voice. Take some time looking at the job description and the company’s website to get an idea of how to mimic their style.
• Don’t simply write “to whom it may concern” or similar generic greetings. Find the hiring manager’s name and use that, as our example did, or at least use the company’s name.

Accounts Payable Specialist Cover Letter Example            

A cover letter is one of the best ways jobseekers can help get their resume noticed more by hiring managers. Great cover letters demonstrate enthusiasm in a job and highlight a candidate’s most relevant talents related to the open position. In the financial industry, you can customize your cover letter by checking out some important do’s and don’ts in this accounts payable specialist cover letter example.

• Do use a cover letter guide to help make each sentence of your letter more compelling to an employer.
• Don’t be too modest. This is one place where you want to brag about your talents and experiences from your work in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Do limit the length of your cover letter. The standard length for one is about half a page or 250 words.
• Don’t forget to proofread and edit your cover letter. After checking over your grammar and spelling, do another read to make sure you didn’t use passive voice or add overly wordy sentences.

Do try to highlight the specific skills you have for the job, such as proficiency with spreadsheets, accounting software, invoicing and payment information.